Ludhiana, Aug. 9 -- National Health Mission (NHM) employees across Punjab have announced a protest against the state government in Ferozepur on August 15, threatening an indefinite strike if their long-pending demands are not met.

Ludhiana-based union leaders declared that contractual health workers would march through the city carrying black flags on Independence Day if authorities fail to issue formal notifications addressing their grievances.

The announcement was made by the NHM Employees Union amid resentment among contractual health workers over the alleged delay in fulfilling their demands.

The announcement stems from resentment among employees over alleged delays and unfulfilled promises regarding their service-related issues. ...